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INSPECTION OF A BRIDGE STRUCTURE - The Constructor

The Constructor

Hence, the bridge must be regularly inspected and maintained for the benefit of its users. There are three levels of inspection: 1. General inspection: Usual inspection of representative parts of a structure. General inspection: Usual inspection of representative parts of a structure.

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STRUCTURAL DEFECTS OF FOUNDATIONS AT CONSTRUCTION.

The Constructor

The problem areas, effects in foundation and defects in structure due to those causes are presented here. The problem areas, effects in foundation and defects in structure due to those causes are presented here. There can be many causes for these defects.

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SOLING UNDER FLOORS & FOUNDATIONS

The Constructor

Preparation of Surface: The bed on which rubble soling is to be laid should be cleared of all loose materials, leveled, watered and compacted before laying rubble soling. Sun, 30 Sep 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates.

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SETTING OUT OF FOUNDATION TRENCHES

The Constructor

The following points should he observed while setting out trenches: (i) Profiles, nails, strings and lime are used for Setting out the foundation plan. (ii) Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates.

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MATERIALS FOR FORMWORK

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Timber: This is the most common material used for bracing members to the form face. Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates. It is easily cut to shape on site, and if handled and stored carefully, it can be used many times.

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FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

The Constructor

Organizing projects means defining roles and responsibilities, create a project charter, and develop high-level time and cost estimates. While doing planning for the project, effective and clear estimate of the time and costs are done. Organizing of the project is an important step towards planning of the project.

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Project Foundation Pt. 2: Building the Master Budget

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The foundation for any successful project is a detailed schedule and budget. Check the architect’s contract to see if costs for presentation material are an added fee. Presentation materials like high-resolution renderings can be a critical addition to your project. Special inspections allowance. Cost for mock-ups.